COMP 2A: Mustang Football Match Sequence Flashcards
What do the girls escape from during the football match sequence?
The family home
What does the TV symbolize in the scene?
A window to outside world and more liberal lifestyle
How does the lighting contrast in the family home versus outside?
Low key and dimly lit inside; high key lighting outside
What does the high key lighting outside represent?
Freedom from entrapment of patriarchal and traditional rule
What technique is used to immerse the audience as the girls escape?
Handheld camera movement
How does the camera framing contribute to the narrative?
It frames the girls together, building their strong bond
What is the effect of focusing on the girls’ joyful facial expressions at the game?
It alludes to the freedom they are experiencing
What style of cinematography is used to place the spectator in the action?
Objective cinematography
What does the high angle slow motion shot emphasize?
The happiness the girls are feeling
What breaks the normal restricted cinematography of the film?
Crosscutting back to the family home
What increases the tension when the girls are spotted on TV?
The audience’s awareness of the potential consequences
What does the scene remind the audience about young women in Turkey?
They fear punishment for more liberal actions
Fill in the blank: The family home represents a _______ setting for the girls.
Patriarchal
True or False: The girls’ escape is portrayed in a joyful and liberating manner.
True
